Thanks 2015

What are the chances, 2 rough years in a row ;)

2016, I'm ready!

Climbing mountains and looking to 2016

Let's start with my favourite quote at the moment. Pertains to the team that I am coaching now. It's been a huge privilege to share my love for canoeing (as well as the whole underdog struggling thing), and this is trying to spark off some of that magic in them too:

"You don’t climb mountains without a team, you don’t climb mountains without being fit, you don’t climb mountains without being prepared and you don’t climb mountains without balancing the risks and rewards. And you never climb a mountain on accident — it has to be intentional.” Mark Udall

“If you knew you could climb a mountain, you probably wouldn’t do it,” he said. “It’s the uncertainty, the challenge and the willingness to put it all on the line that draws a lot of people to climb mountains. That can also apply to a lot of other challenges in life, whether it’s running for office, starting a family, going to grad school or taking all of your cash and assets and starting a business. You don’t know if you’re going to be successful, but you want to see what you’re capable of.”

http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_39/mark_udall_conquered_many_mountains_before_capitol_hill-209329-1.html?pg=2&dczone=hill-life

Already more than a quarter-century old! Am very lucky to be doing what I consider purposeful "work". But then again, it's not work (:

There are many things I want to do, and accomplish, in 2016. The new year always brings opportunities. Now to see me put everything together and make it work (:

good bye 2015

Few more days till the end of 2015. Been a rough year but it has made me much clearer on everything. Going to revive this (: Figured that is one way to keep it grounded amidst the fun and exciting year ahead!

Another long absence from the blog! Things are looking up and I'm glad to say that the pullups are coming back. Knocking out sets of 15-18 (with some rest) is very doable. Always hoping for the best but taking things one step at a time (:

30km/h wind

It's been months.

Was caught in a thunderstorm with 30km/h wind with Coach on a speedboat. 4 years ago during the marathon WC in Singapore, that was one crazy storm too ;) memories.

And like that a month has passed. Was not a perfect month, certainly could have been better. But at least I am heading somewhere.

Again, so many upheavals. That's the thing about when work is your life (it is balanced!). Believing in the great conspiracy that everything will work out.